Moléson/Gruyères

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Location

La Gruyère
Switzerland
46° 33' 40.68" N, 7° 2' 13.56" E
CH
General info: 

Overlooking the medieval town of Gruyères, the famous mountain named le Moléson is an imposing peak reaching up to 2002m above sea-level. From the top, where there's an astronomical observatory, there's a magnificent view all over the Alps, the lake Geneva Area and the Gruyère region. In wintertime, skiing, snowboarding, sledge-runs and snowshoe hikes are all available. In summer activities such as bob-sleigh, grass-scooter, dévalkart, mini-golf, cheese making before your very eyes are attractive to everyone, young or old. You can also climb the north face of the mountain on the Via Ferrata.

BASE: 3608ft
SUMMIT: 6568ft
VERTICAL DROP: 2959ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 7
Gondolas: 2
Chairs: 0
Surface: 5

Costs: 

DAY PASS ADULTS weekday: CHF32.00
6 DAYS ADULTS: CHF156.00

We recommend to confirm the latest prices from the resorts website as the prices might have changed after last update.

Interesting places nearby

Quiet mountainside village across the valley from verbier, plans for major lift expansion from here towards a fifth valley.

BASE: 3618ft
SUMMIT: 7322ft
VERTICAL DROP: 3704ft

Well known for nordic skiing and biathlon, Brusson is a first-level centre for international competitions. The slopes for the cross-country ski develop themselves along the Evançon river up to Extrepieraz, going through the Vollon flat.

The border village Bublava lies in the heart of Krušné mountains. Thanks to its good location with plenty of snow it is a popular tourist center.

In winter we have numerous sport activities. Beginners and experts will find ideal slopes for skiing and snowboarding.

The skiing vacation at the Buchensteinwand, the connnected skiing area of St. Ulrich, St. Jakob and Hochfilzen, has a lot to offer. The Austrian skiing area is special qualified for families.

BASE: 2578ft
SUMMIT: 4265ft
VERTICAL DROP: 1686ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 2
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 0
Surface: 2